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Scientists discover E coli’s Achilles heel
Researchers have identified E. coli’s Achilles heel – a molecule’s previously unknown role in fighting it off and other bacterial infections. The lethal bug continues to infiltrate and contaminate food supplies, causing sickness and
Read More »Scientists create robot which registers human emotions
In their quest for creating a human-like robot, scientists have edged closer to their goal — they have designed one that can display several human emotions – from fear, amazement, disgust to happiness. Roboticists
Read More »‘India’s lunar mission found moon alive & kicking’
India’s maiden moon mission Chandrayaan-1 found the earth’s satellite alive and kicking, demolishing myths about it being bone dry and inactive for millions of years. “Contrary to belief and speculations about the origin, evolution
Read More »‘India’s lunar mission found moon alive & kicking’
India’s maiden moon mission Chandrayaan-1 found the earth’s satellite alive and kicking, demolishing myths about it being bone dry and inactive for millions of years. “Contrary to belief and speculations about the origin, evolution
Read More »Northeast road-rail links snapped, situation worsens
Surface links between the northeastern states of Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram as also southern Assam and the rest of India have worsened since Sunday with massive landslides blocking a crucial national highway, and the
Read More »I can hope and try, not predict: Saina Nehwal
Indian athletes are projected to win medals in a handful of disciplines at the London Olympics, but none is closer to the goal than iconic badminton star Saina Nehwal. Saina spoke to reporter on
Read More »Andhra court stays release of water to Krishna delta
The Andhra Pradesh High Court Monday directed the state government not to release water from Nagarjuna Sagar to Krishna delta if the water level in the reservoir is below 510 feet. The order means
Read More »Close encounter with aliens possible this century
We have been hearing so much about aliens that a close encounter may well be possible this century, says a leading scientist urging governments to be prepared for the eventuality. Jocelyn Bell Burnell, physicist
Read More »Air India to raise Rs.7,400 crore in three months
Cash-strapped national carrier Air India is expected to generate Rs.7,400 crore (over $1,640 million) by issuing government-backed non-convertible debentures (NCDs) within the next three months, an official said. The company has also started to
Read More »Barcelona in 60 million-euro deal for Neymar
Barcelona has reportedly won the race to sign Brazilian sensation Neymar by securing a 60 million-euro deal for the striker. The Catalan club is hopeful of bringing Neymar to the Camp Nou after the
Read More »Debina my lady luck: Gurmeet Chowdhary
Television actor Gurmeet Chowdhary has been earning rave reviews for his stint in dance reality show “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa” and credits actress-wife Debina Bannerjee for inspiring him to give his best. “Debina is my
Read More »My friend’s death saved me: Singer John
Singer Elton John credits his late friend for helping him overcome his drug addiction. The singer was a huge cocaine addict when his 18-year-old friend Ryan White died of AIDS in 1990. John, 65,
Read More »Court slams Air India stand over sacked pilots
Slamming the Air India management for its stiff stand on the issue of reinstatement of 101 sacked pilots, the Delhi High Court Monday asked it to explain how long will it take to let
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